Cobham Montessori Nursery School

Inspection of Cobham Montessori Nursery School The Hall, 23 Spencer Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 2AF

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The manager explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. She has systems in place to observe and monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n The manager has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains the importance of the role of the adult and the environment to ensure children's needs are met to promote positive behaviour. n The manager demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep the premises safe and secure. Through discussion, the manager demonstrates how she implements an effective health and safety procedure and policy to support this. n The manager understands the procedures to follow to manage, record and

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report any accidents or injuries. She ensures that required information and records are organised and accessible to promote the safe and efficient management of the nursery. n The manager has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Daily checks and risk assessments of the setting help the manager to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. n The manager demonstrates how she follows a robust recruitment procedure. She obtains required checks to enable her to make decisions about staff's suitability in order to safeguard children. The manager provides all staff with ongoing training and supervision opportunities. n The manager recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals to help promote continuity of care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461173 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10228807 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Cobham Montessori School Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01932 863397 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Cobham Montessori School registered in 2013. The setting operates from Cobham, Surrey. It opens on Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3.15pm and on Friday from 9am to 1.15pm, during school terms. The provider employs four staff. The setting follows the Montessori approach to education.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager to discuss how she meets the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the nursery. n The manager and the inspector completed a tour of the premises used by the nursery and looked at the resources available.

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Inspection activities

26 May 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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26 May 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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